A Houston father is accused of driving intoxicated in a crash that killed one of his children Wednesday afternoon.

The man, who was not identified, had just picked up his two sons from school when the crash happened in northwest Houston, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

Officials said the man drove through a red light around 1:40 p.m. and crashed into two tow trucks, KTRK-TV reported. His 8-year-old son was killed and his 5-year-old son was taken to a hospital in critical condition, the station reported.

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"It just boggles my mind how somebody could be so irresponsible, to not only put themselves at risk but the greater public and two children, as well," Gonzalez said, according to KHOU-TV. "An entire life before them cut short because of the irresponsible behavior of somebody who is supposed to be caring for them and protecting them."

The father is expected to be charged with murder, Gonzalez said on Twitter.